In everyone's life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.
Albert Schweitzer
Date of birth: 1875-01-14
Date of death: 1965-09-04
Quotes number: 67
Nationality: German
Profession: Theologian
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